Your next weekend is going to be spent in the passionate embrace of your lover—or to be hounded by Valentine’s Day events anyway. This weekend? It’s just your average weekend in Bangkok with a bluegrass festival, an orchestra in a coworking space, Johnny Cash, flower tattoos, and heavy metal. You know, just normal.  

Thursday

Glowfish Orchestra Jam

It’s a little bit networking, a little bit culture. Dr. Paye of Vietrio and the 159 Chamber Orchestra will be jamming with anyone who wants to join. Whether you want to belt out some tunes or show off your skills, 159 Chamber Orchestra is made up of entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives who love business and love music. More info here, Glowfish

Thursday Latin Paradise

There’s a Latin dance event every week in Bangkok, and the one to check out this week is at the Blue Boar. With Salsa Paradise Thailand, expect an hour and a half bachata class starting at 9pm. More info here, Blue Boar

Velvet Sins with Madame Rouge

The regular Velvet Sins night comes with a little added extra spice from Madame Rouge. This week, Iron Balls - The Parlour’s guy’s night comes with a show, DJ Kanu, and buy-one-get-one gin and tonics. More info here, Velvet Sins

Ma Cherie Ladies’ Night

This party at Pastel is for the ladies. Join their weekly ladies’ night for DJs, drums, free-flow sparkling wine for all ladies from 9-10pm, and buy-one-get-one on oysters for all. More info here, Pastel 

Fri

Mustache 10 Year Anniversary Party

Perhaps nowhere in Bangkok has done more to elevate Bangkok’s club scene in recent years than Mustache. They’re putting on a 10-year anniversary bash at Escape Glass House with Jules Blons, Charlie Kwenta, Vas, Sue Denim, and Fernisa. More info here, Escape Glass House 

Stand-up Comedy: Zenjiro and All-Asian All-Stars

Over at Comedy Club Bangkok, Zenjiro is visiting out of Japan, alongside local favorites like Pim Boonyawee, Phil Ghouri, Pule Mapacpac, Joy Koy, Aldo Cuervo, and Tana Sukke. More info here, Comedy Club Bangkok

Hard Techno

At Goodfellas, they’re putting on a night, as per, of hard techno. What’s special about this night is that it’s at the new location Subwerk 3.0, so now’s your chance to check it out while it’s fresh. More info here, Goodfellas

702 Vault

Over at Fuschia, it’s more hard techno with NT66, Richie, Pokolenie Mikrozaymov and Inremission out of Russia, and THE3RD. They’re billing this as a “full-scale techno uprising”. More info here, Fuschia 

Sat

Rabbit Hole 9th Anniversary Party

This Saturday, legendary cocktail den Rabbit Hole is celebrating its 9th anniversary in style with a pair of guest bartenders, free-flow drink, and unstoppable party vibes. From 8pm onwards, Dodo from Revolución Bar and Shallum Código (Código 1530 Brand Ambassador) take over the bar to dish out free-flow drinks from 8-9pm and then again from 1-2am, all to the backing beats of DJ Thaistick and Tetez late into the night. Rabbit Hole is one of the city’s OG cocktail specialists and speakeasies, so throw up a glass to nine years! Free entry, for reservations call 098-532-3500.

Find Your Valentine

We all know what happens next week. So this is your chance to find that special someone to spend too much money on for Valentine’s Day. At the new Floor/ 9, they’re putting on a night for you to hookup before the big day with DJs and drink deals. More info here, Floor/ 9

South Eastern Old Time Gathering - Feb 8

Hoo doggy! If you like bluegrass, folk, and Irish tunes, this is probably going to be the biggest event on the Bangkok calendar, with jam sessions from local Thai acts, international players, trad sessions—and to top it all off, the event is flying in the Bluegrass Police to headline the show. They’ll also be having a market and drink deals to sweeten the pot. More info here, Public House

Rodeo Rhythm and Booze

Rodeo last year serving up “Mex-Tex” food with a side of nightlife. This Saturday you’ll find  a live DJ set and a live band, Jobawabi, alongside freeflow drinks for two hours. More info here, Rodeo Mex-Tex Grill & Tap House

Club Brat

Go Grrrls descend on Flareout. Expect Babyjolystar to take the stage and turn the venue  into Club Brat, with Charli XCX running the party. More info here, Flareout

The Man in Black

Johnny Cash, if you believe the lamestream media, is dead. But the Man in Black is back for a show in the form of Mark Carter at Hop House - Lake Mabprachan playing outlaw country, folk, and all the hits that made Johnny Cash’s music and life an inspiration to millions. More info here, Hop House

Sun

Tattoo x Floral: The Garden of Time

Blending ikebana with tattoos, this one-day event features six tattoo artists (available for pre-booking) to explore these two art forms at When Life Gives You Lemons near the Bang O MRT, starting at 10am and going to 7pm. More info here, When Life Gives You Lemons.

All-You-Can-Eat Sundays

Back at Mami this week, this spot can party, and they can dine. This cutesy spot puts on an all-you-can-eat feast with a free-flow add-on option. The dining starts at 5pm, and from 10pm to late you can expect a DJ. More info here, Mami Rose

Igniv Party

You know Igniv for the food. Now, they’re bringing the cocktails of must-try spots like Bangkok’s Tropic City, The St. Regis Bar Jakarta, Iron Balls - The Parlour, and Teens of Thailand. More info here, Igniv

Live at Noise House Lat Phrao

The best spot for live music in Lat Phrao is putting on some local acts in the form of Shane Palko, Fleur Wiber, and Fatty’s own Mathew Fischer. More info here, Noise House Lat Phrao 

Suicidal Angels

Metalheads will want to head down to the Bantadthong Art Space for a thrash metal show from the Suicidal Angels, a band that made it big in 2001 with Profane Prayer—playing for just one night in Bangkok. More info here, Bantadthong Art Space